Just got my Eibach Pro-Kit installed

[nikon]

[img]graemlins/thumbsup.gif[/img] [img]graemlins/thumbsup.gif[/img] :D yay finally big improvement in appearance...didnt lose any ride quality either...the only time you notice the suspension is stiffer is on really bumpy terrain like dirt roads or something...other that that....very smooth...but damn does it throw your alignment outta wack...it took the guy like an hour just to get the camber and toe and such back in align....but I give the Eibach springs a big [img]graemlins/thumbsup.gif[/img]

[Dojo2000]

Did you upgrade your shocks? If not, just wait a few months and you'll be bouncing around like a ricer ;)

[nikon]

really?? I wasnt aware of that...please tell me why?? I only got the 1.2 in drop...that would hurt my shocks that bad?? and what kind of shocks do you suggest?

[Dominic]

The stock shocks are not strong enough for the stock springs, muchless the stronger Eibach springs (stiffer I should say). The amount of energy the eibach's store and release tends to kill the stock shock even faster (15,000-20,000 miles?).

If you're looking for something better you have options. One of the best options is a set of revalved Bilsteins from Sam Strano, or just a set of HD's (however they're still too soft in HD form). Many people use adjustable shocks, but if thats not your bag you can't go wrong with Bilstein.

[stagen]

I've had the Eibach Pros on my V6 for about 2 years and I put DeCarbon take offs from SLP on when I did the springs. No problems here.

[Dominic]

By using Eibach Pros and stock deCarbons you will end up in a more underdamped spring/shock suspension condition than stock. This will result in a little more bounce after you go over a bump due to the lack of rebound capability of the shock.

Many people mistakenly buy Bilstein HD's thinking they will fix this problem running stiffer springs - only to find it worsens the issue because the Bilstein stock valving has less rebound than even a deCarbon. They're good shocks, but they shouldn't be used with anything other than stock springs unless they're revalved to compensate for the spring rate.

The deCarbons will work for just plain street duty, they're definetly better than many other options, and they're cheap. Just keep in mind you are changing your suspension (even if you sometimes don't notice it while driving) adversely for handling performance - if you wan't performance you need better shocks.

[nikon]

and what about some monroe gas shocks???

[C.Palmer]

i replaced my stock shocks/struts with monroe sensi-trac shocks. It's kinda stiff but I think my horrible tires has something to do with how many road imperfections i feel now. my bushings are also bad so i won't say anything bad about them yet.

considering my suspension is stock otherwise... it corners pretty damn good minus the occasional under or over-steer because my crap tires won't stick! :D